How do you pronounce "listens"?

In American English: /ˈlɪsənz/ (LIS-uhnz). In British English: /lˈɪsənz/ (L-is). In Canadian English: /ˈlɪsənz/ (LIS-uhnz). In Australian English: /lˈɪsənz/ (L-is).

Is "listens" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɪsənz/ (LIS-uhnz), while in British English it's /lˈɪsənz/ (L-is).

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listens

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/ˈlɪsənz/

LIS-uhnz

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lɪslis·ənztens

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